Pasta with Broccoli Rabe

In Puglia, it’s still common to see women out in the streets making orecchiette (little ears) pasta by hand. One of the most traditional preparations for orecchiette is with broccoli rabe. The bitter taste mellows as the broccoli rabe cooks, and the greens partially dissolve into a creamy sauce that coats the rough pasta brilliantly. Because orecchiette is a semolina pasta, you can either make it yourself (see How to Make Fresh Semolina Pasta) or use dry,